Smith takes a deep dive into her past, her passions and her plans for the future of the National Zoo. Continue reading Inside the National Zoo with Director Brandie Smith
Why a Schoolteacher Spent 70 Years Collecting Thousands of Black History Artifacts Continue reading Why a Schoolteacher Spent 70 Years Collecting Thousands of Black History Artifacts
Elizabeth Meaders’ acquisitions include sports memorabilia, civil rights posters, military paraphernalia and art. Continue reading Why a Schoolteacher Spent 70 Years Collecting Thousands of Black History Artifacts
Women have always made critical contributions to science — the problem, however, is that they often have not received proper credit or acknowledgement for their essential work. Continue reading A first-of-its-kind collaboration is moving Smithsonian women in science to the forefront
Jane Carpenter-Rock is Deputy Director for Museum Content and Outreach and Eric Nastasi is Deputy Director for Administration and Finance. Continue reading American Art Museum Appoints Two New Deputy Directors
Once upon a time, security for the U.S. Capitol meant elegant architectural accents rather than concrete bollards and riot fencing. Continue reading A gateway to history
Susan Rosenveld explains how to bring out your inner astronomer through theSmithsonian MicroObservatory Robotic Telescope Network. Continue reading Reach for the Stars
On most days, 69 American flags line the National Mall from the Capitol to the Washington Monument, seven around or atop Smithsonian buildings. After a particularly windy day last month, one of those five flags went missing. Continue reading Smithsonian 175: Long May it Wave
Transform the grief and despair that still lingers from the loss of Martin Luther King Jr by honoring his legacy on a national day of service. Continue reading Turning mourning into meaning
Melanie Adams, director of the Anacostia Community Museum, reflects on the challenges of bringing the museum outside when COVID prevents visitors from coming inside. Continue reading A year outside the museum walls
Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen. Voting ends Sunday, September 21st! Continue reading Vote now for the Autumn 2025 Windows Lock Screen
(Ed. note: We should note that it's never wise to stand behind a cow, even a buttery one. Cow pies never win blue ribbons.) Continue reading Behind the Butter Cow: A Look at the Renwick’s new State Fair exhibition
More than $2.5 million in grants has been awarded to fund projects ranging from exposing little kids to nature, the link between movement and emotional wellbeing and building a robotic telescope. Continue reading 2025 Together we Thrive
Melanie Adams will serve as interim director beginning August 26. Continue reading Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum is stepping down
